Industrial Engineering Department Manager (Textile)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; USD 25.000 - 45.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational textile and garment manufacturing company in Indonesia is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering (IE) Department Manager. The successful candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize production efficiency, and collaborate closely with various teams to enhance operational performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, particularly Kaizen, and possess proven leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering roles.
• Experience in process improvement within garment/manufacturing.
• Proven record of efficiency improvement project execution.

Responsibilities

• Define the IE plan in alignment with company policies.
• Develop operational guidelines in coordination with Production teams.
• Monitor root causes of production inefficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Kaizen expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Textile Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a multinational textile and garment manufacturing company. Our client is seeking a highly capable and strategic Industrial Engineering (IE) Department Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives and optimize production efficiency. This role is based in Indonesia and provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department supervisors to define the Industrial Engineering (IE) plan in alignment with company policies and strategic direction.
• Develop and implement operational guidelines for the IE department in coordination with Production and Garment Technical teams.
• Lead regular meetings with the Production team to review processes and identify improvement opportunities for enhanced efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze root causes of inefficiencies or production issues and initiate preventive and corrective measures accordingly.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of improvement initiatives to increase productivity and streamline operations.
• Promote continuous improvement through the application of the Kaizen system and Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Industry, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or process improvement roles within the garment or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles and Lean Manufacturing methodologies, particularly Kaizen.
• Proven experience in planning and executing efficiency improvement projects aligned with production operations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and implement actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities to work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• English communication skills are a plus.